Throughout the ages the North Shore has inspired a diverse group of artists. Remnants of Dakota and Ojibwe beadwork, weavings and pictographs reveal age-old interpretations of living with this land. Ethnic songs, dances, and rituals were and are imparted to each new generation.
It is the receptiveness of each generation that has allowed the continuation and growth of arts. Explore the galleries, studios, shops, performances and events offered by North Shore artisans.
Museums, art galleries, studios and performing art centers are noted below and can be sorted by community.
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Locally made gifts and art including Lake Superior beach stone jewelry, paintings, photography, and more.
Hours :: Friday , Saturday & Sunday from 10-5
First time visitors are often surprised when they enter the gallery. From the outside you see a very rustic, board-and-batten barn with a blue metal roof. Inside, however, you are greeted with light walls, a timber frame, and elegant pieces of art throughout. Seasonal hours :: Summer, Thursday - Monday, 1-5pm Spring & Fall, Friday - Sunday, 1-5pm Winter, by appointment
Located in a Norwegian Stabbur building, this unique gift shop specializes in Scandinavian and European imports plus silver jewelry designed and created by Brad E. Nelson.
Known for being “In and around the lake,” Dalbec specializes in wave and water photography as well as drone work. Website is always active. Home studio is open by request. Follow along on Facebook: Christian Dalbec Photography
High quality plaques and custom tables in solid domestic hardwoods. Custom-made, hand-routed, no lake is too big or too small.
The pots I make are sturdy, bold, and reflect the processes of making them. Simple decoration enhances the rich surface created by long wood fires. The traces of the artist's hand is both an antidote and protest to increasing uniformity. Impressions made in the soft clay reveal my tie to the work and to the landscape where it is made. Showroom is open daily, 10am - 5pm.
High quality, reasonably priced, handmade woodcrafts! Scott and Troy are experienced Craftsmen whom take pride in the making of their wood products. We offer the best in Laser Etched Signs, Birch Bark Furniture and many other projects. We are happy to do custom projects and give free consultations and/or estimates. C
Locally Handmade Arts & Crafts We display and sell the products of over 55 area artisans who take pride in the quality and originality of their handmade art & craft. As our membership increases, so does the diversity of our inventory. The majority of our members are talented senior citizens!
Fabrics, books, patterns, supplies and gorgeous handmade quilts. Gifts, too.
Handcrafted baskets made at the shop. NEW! Baskets and jewelry featuring Lake Superior rocks and driftwood. Unique gifts made ‘on the shore.’ Lake Superior rock and beach glass buttons. Now Offering - basket and weaving classes.
Offering engagement ring services, design, re-design, repair, or custom creation that you or a loved one can cherish for years to come. You dream it - Steve will create it. Store also showcases other local artists and unique gifts.
Mother Nature’s contribution to our amazing piece of property lies in the “Thomsonite gemstone” embedded in our shoreline. Unique in its presence and beauty, we hope it will encourage lasting memories of your time spent relaxing on our shoreline, listening to the waves, breathing in the fresh air of the North Shore, sitting by a campfire, watching the sun rise or sun set over the Sawtooth Mountain range. Or a visit to our Thomsonite Gemstone/Jewelry and gift shop, located in our office, will allow you to find the perfect souvenir.
Offering diverse coursework ranging from sausage making to timber framing. Handcrafted, unique gift items including hand woven birch bark baskets, traditional rosemaling, nalbound hats and mittens. Get inspired by our large collection of craft books. Campus tours offered on weekends.
Non-profit art center offering year-round art classes, studio access, and events for all skill levels from novice to professional artist. Visit the Gallery Store featuring local artists and instructors. Check out exhibits and get a tour of printmaking, glass, ceramics and 2D art studios.
Featuring the work of local artists and craftsmen in a historic building. Housing a shared Maker’s Space, Nordic Wooden Ware, and the definitive source for art supplies. Create - Connect - Collaborate. Serving Indie Makers and Entrepreneurs.
We are a small family-based printmaking operation. We make woodblock prints by hand, pictures of recognizable scenes mostly from the northwoods. Many of these appear as illustrations in books for children and adults. The printmaking studio and gallery is housed in a historic church, selling the current editions of hand-printed woodcuts, as well as the work of local and regional artists.
Sivertson Gallery is a destination for art on the North Shore, exhibiting the work of over 60 regional artists in addition to Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Native Art. The gallery focuses on Art of the North inspired 2D, 3D and jewelry that reflects the distinct character of Lake Superior.
Find a wide variety of wall art, ceramics, jewelry gifts, crafts and books that all reflect the beauty, culture, and allure of the North Shore of Lake Superior. From locally made ceramic mugs, amusing prints of feisty forest animals, books ideal for north woods children, and striking gemstone jewelry, we promise to have something for everyone.
The Arrowhead Center for the Arts celebrates and promotes the arts, artists, and the uniquely creative culture of Minnesota's North Shore and Arrowhead regions. The Arrowhead Center for the Arts is a managed by the school. The Center serves the community and visitors with theatre, music, and an eclectic array of year-round cultural events.
The North Shore Music Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and supporting musical arts and musicians in northeast Minnesota with a focus on entertainment, education and cultural enrichment.
The Grand Marais Playhouse is a non-profit community theater dedicated to offering high quality theater and educational opportunities. We value artistic challenge, diversity, community and collaboration. We believe that theater arts enrich the lives of our citizens, enhance the education of our children, strengthen the economic stability of our community and make Cook County a better place to live.
Working artist studios, demos, watercolor lessons. Local Minnesotan and Canadian artists. Lots of Northwoods images and handcrafted work.
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